Bottom line
New Orleans edges ahead of Asheville on higher occupancy (60% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($59.4 vs $27.9).
Head-to-head metrics
| Asheville | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 60% |
| Median daily rate | $129 | $131 |
| Median RevPAR | $27.9 | $59.4 |
| Active listings | 2,220 | 4,939 |
| YoY occupancy | -0.2 pts | — |
| YoY daily rate | -4.4% | — |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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